Talk of the Town
Jack Johnson
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I wanna be where the talk of the town Is about last night When the sun went down Yeah, and the trees all dance And the warm wind blows And the same old sound And the water below Gives a gift to the sky And the clouds give back Every time they cry Make the grass grow green Beneath my toes And if the sun comes out I'll paint a picture all about The colors I been dreamin' of The hours just don't seem enough To put it all together Maybe its as strange as it seems Mmm, mmm And the trouble I find Is that the trouble finds me Its a part of my mind It begins with a dream And the feelin' I get When I look and I see That this world is a puzzle Find all of the pieces And put it all together And then I'll rearrange it I'll follow it forever And always be as strange as it seems Mmm, mmm Nobody ever told me not to try Not to try Always try Always try And the water below Gives a gift to the sky And the clouds give back Every time they cry Make the grass grow green Beneath my toes And if the sun comes out I'll paint a picture all about The colors I been dreamin' of The hours just don't seem enough To put it all together Always be as strange as it seems Mmm, mmm
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Written by: JACK HODY JOHNSON
Lyrics © Bubble Toes Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Talk of the Town" is a song by Jack Johnson and falls under the category of Folk Rock and Acoustic Rock.
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Track PositionIt is the 5th track on Jack Johnson's album "Sleep Through the Static", released on February 2, 2008.
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LyricsThe song contains a powerful message, encouraging the listener to step outside their comfort zones and explore the world. It tells a story of questioning authority and taking charge of one's own life.
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ArtistJack Johnson, the singer of "Talk of the Town," is known for producing environmentally friendly albums, and "Sleep Through the Static" is no exception. It was produced using only 100% solar energy.
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Brad PaisleyJack Johnson performed "Talk of the Town" with the country musician Brad Paisley for an episode of CMT's "Crossroads" in 2008.
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Not Released as a SingleDespite being a fan favorite, "Talk of the Town" was not released as a single from the "Sleep Through the Static" album.
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Live PerformancesThe live performances of "Talk of the Town" often included extended versions, where Johnson would take time to engage with the audience, elaborating on the song's theme and origins.
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Prominent InstrumentsIn keeping with Johnson's musical style, "Talk of the Town" prominently features acoustic guitar, along with Johnson's melodious and calming vocals.
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DurationThe song lasts for about 3 minutes and 9 seconds on the "Sleep Through the Static" album.
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Record Label"Talk of the Town" was released under the record label "Brushfire," which is famed for signing artists who share a love for nature and environmental concerns, paralleling Johnson's own interests.
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Environmentally Proactive AlbumThe "Sleep Through the Static" album on which "Talk of the Town" features, had all of its CD packaging made from recycled paper, further showcasing Jack Johnson's commitment to environmental conservation.
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PhilanthropyProceeds from the sales of several of Jack Johnson's shows, including those where "Talk of the Town" was performed, went towards local charities and educational initiatives.
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